European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 3, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Unda Perry the dynamic Lead Singer and dark Side of 4 non blondes looks like a Star in the miking. One super Talent carries 4 non blondes by Deedee Arrington Doke Asl Stant City editor eur roses often Pyy As big a role As Talent in making it to the top of that great big Hill of nope called Fame and Fortune. For evidence take Axl Rose or Jim Morrison. Or Janis Joplin. Now there s Linda Perry a Little woman with a big voice and a major dose of neuroses a or shall we say eccentricities a who is the raw nerve of 4 non blondes the san Francisco band behind the hit album bigger better faster More. The group s sold out concert last week at the Hugenott Halle in Neu Isenburg Germany doubted As a powerhouse musical event and an angst riddled monologue from Perry about How the show was t going As she d like. Quot you know i gotta be honest with you for a minute Quot Perry blurted out several songs into the show. Sometimes she confided Quot everything s perfect but everything s not perfect right now. I Don t know what it is but can you help me out audience delivered what she thou Only Perry knows for sure if the Deli a a a she was t getting. But she work Over hard leaping atop a Small Barrier at the stage s Edge to be seen better it ought edit emoting every word of her songs with a Fervour and trying to make Eye to Eye Contact with every member of the crowd. Braving the fans possessiveness she dived into their midst at one Point emerging moments later unscathed. Quot i have an attitude tonight Quot Perry confessed toward the end of the show. Quot i Don t know what it is i m usually much for those who Haven t heard 4 non blondes radio video hit what s up or its album the pure Power of Perry a voice is reminiscent of heart Meg voice Ann Wilson s. But Perry s instrument is Bluester and saltier Ana filled with attitude that ranges from protest Singer righteousness Toti Ard Luck contrast to Perry s exposed vulnerability the three other non blondes were positively stoic onstage. Like a Star allowing the backup Ana a moment to Shine Perry left the stage for a few minutes and the Trio a guitarist Roger Rocha bassist Christa Hillhouse and drummer Dawn Richardson a funked around in a vocal free zone. Toward the show s end Alt but Richardson exited and the drummer pounded away on a Solo. Quot Are we anything like you thought we d be Quot Perry asked. Quot Are you amazed Quot it did t appear that anyone in the crowd of a couple of thousand tried to answer that question directly except to Roar approval. Wonder How Long it will be before the group s name changes to Linda Perry and 3 non blondes or Perry makes her front woman status official with another outfit it s hard to imagine loyalties running As deep As one might a Hope in the face of one member s indisputable Sta Power. In spite of a smallish venue 4 non blondes lighting was dramatic and effective with contrasting colors and Quck switches to Jolt Ana emphasize the music s Pace. It was a relatively Short show a one hit album does t make for a Long evening a but a packed one and it was an Opportunity to catch a startling Talent in Chrysalis. Freddie Mcgregor concert listings a see pages 20 amp 21 the Multi talented jamaican performer headlines a night of reggae music in Schaffenberg Germany later this month. In the wings Germany Darmstadt Scrooge the Sti Giest Man it town at the performing arts Center on Ernst Ludwig Cavern 8 p a dec 3,4,10,11,17 8 18. Dan 348-7336 or 06151 -697336 foe detail. Frankfurt rumours at the candlelight dinner theater on Abram Complex dec 18 4. The secret Carden at the Franku it Pushbutton Hama Altee Dee. ,1.4, to 11, 12, 17,18 819. Dan 320-5835 <069-151-5635 for details. Chi met the eng dih theater of Frankfurt Kab Traue 52, 8 . Daily except mondays through december and at 2 30 and . On sunday. 069-2423-1620 for detail. Forth outto Malm stage j on William o. Darby Cavern 7 30 . Dec 3,4,1,9,10,11,12,16,17 8 la ind 4 . Dec 9 812. Dan 460-6609 of 0911-719397 for detail. I Essen lend me a Ter drat Keller theatre in Muler halt 7 30 . Dec. 3,4,9,10,11,16.17 818. Dan 341-6515 or 0641-402-6515 for detail. 1 Hanaumi Fifer pan the musical at the five Pfenning playhouse on old Argonne Cavern 7 30 . Dec 3,4,10,11,17,188 19. Dan 322-6031 or 06181-88-8031 for Dot alb. Heidi Lairg a Chr Titi Carat at Roadside performing aits Center on Patton Barracks 7 30 . Dec 10, if 16,17 818,. Dan 370-8501 or 0622147-8501 for details. Heidelberg musical theater directed by americans living in Germany presents he Blind in the auditorium of the Neue Helm Campus of Haida org University 8 . Dec 3,4 8 9.06221-480276 for death. Tut Gartt a by Stuttgart theatre Center on Kelly Barrack 1 . Dec 3,4,9,10,11,12,10,17 810 and 3 . Dec 5 812. Reservations recommended. Dan 4212-82s or 0711-7292-025 for detail. The theater Center also hosts a gospel concert by Robert Cardwell and the voice of Zion 7 . Dec. 21. Osn4212-796 or 0711-7292-796 for detail. Auditions for Afy fair lady at ? . Dec. 7-12 at the theater Center. Male and female and singing and no singing roles a a available. Call the Center for details. Worms lady Winder men to part by Rhein nectar theatre. Company at worm performing arts Center on Tau Kurmen. Barrack 0 . Dec. 3,4,10,11,17 810.06221-363431 for details. . Force theater programs Are invited to submit information on activities to Steven Doke by fax at Dan 370-7648. Deadline for january s in the wings b do. 20. Compiled by Steven Doke Christmas in London the barbican Centre in London is offering a variety of Christmas music events in december beginning with Handel s Messiah. Fess a will be performed at 7 30 . Dec. 14. Tickets Range from 5 pounds about $7.60 to 25 pounds. Next the spinners Christmas reunion tour win begin at 7 30 . Dec. 15. Tickets Range from 7.50 pounds to 14.50 pounds. The London symphony orchestra Wilt perform traditional and classic Christmas. _ _ a music at 7 15 . Or dec. 16,17 and 16. And the London concert orchestra will perform Christmas Musk at 3 . Dec. 19 and 7 30 . Dec. 23. Ticket prices Range from 7 pounds to 20 pounds. In addition two opera companies will perform Tchaikovsky s the Nutcracker during the Holiday season. The Royal Ballet s performances will be at London a Royal opera House at covent Garden in beginning dec. 17. Cau the Box office at 071-2401911 for details. The English National Ballet Wilt perform at the Royal festival Hal from dec. 22 to Jan. 22. Performances will delude Trees that grow and a monster mouse with seven Heads. For More information Call 071-581-1245. If calling from outside the u.k., the country code is 44. Safe band to perform the Safe band will perform in a Christma concert at the Atte oper in Frankfurt Germany on dec. 11 at 8 . Tickets for the performance sponsored by the Rhein main area Uso and a German Bank Cost 40 Marks. Call 0611-721010 for additional information. A from staff reports Friday december1993 the stars and stripes 19
